CIVIL/DAMAGES: Provides relative to recovery limitations for failure to maintain compulsory motor vehicle liability security
HB 516 limits recovery for damages in motor vehicle accidents when the at-fault driver lacks required auto insurance. It prohibits recovery of the first $115,000 for bodily injury or property damage from uninsured drivers, and if an uninsured driver sues and wins up to $115,000, they must pay all court costs. The bill also ensures insurers can seek repayment for amounts paid beyond the $115,000 cap for both bodily injury and property damage claims. This directly affects uninsured drivers, their victims, and insurance companies handling accident claims.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
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Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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